On Thanksgiving Day at two thirty in the morning, Nancy Carolyn Zellerhoff lost her two year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her much loved family and one of her best friends.

The Angels gathered near your bed, so very close to you, for they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through.

I thought about so many things as I held tightly to your hand, Oh how I wished that you were strong and happy again.

But your eyes were looking homeward, to that place beyond the sky, where Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye.

I struggled with my selfish thoughts for I wanted you to stay, so we could walk and talk again, like we did just yesterday.

But Jesus knew the answer and I knew He loved you so, so I gave to you life’s greatest gift, the gift of letting go.

Now my heart will carry memories of the love you gave to me, until we meet in heaven, where the best is yet to be.

We love you and miss you so very much. We always will.

Nancy, sisters Sharon and Suzanne and her parents Ernest and Dorothy Rose, moved from Lombard, Illinois to Everett, WA in 1956. She graduated from Everett High School in 1957.

Nancy was a life member of Soroptimist International which supported many women on Vashon and elsewhere. She was a volunteer at Granny’s Attic, a coach for girls’ softball and a member of the Vashon Quilt Group. She was a very active member of Quartermaster Yacht Club as well as the Carver Cruisers Yacht Club. She enjoyed skiing, sewing, traveling and spent many happy hours boating the waters of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Nan was the number one cheerleader for her children and grandchildren. She was the heart and backbone of her family.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Frank Zellerhoff of Dockton. Son Frank Jr and wife Colleen, of Dockton. Daughter Teresa King with grandson’s Ryan, Joseph, Justin and wife Wakana of Seattle. Daughter Julie Danzer with granddaughters Jessica and Kendall of Vashon and her sister Suzanne Rose of Kauai, HI. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Dorothy Rose and her sister Sharon Morris of Everett.

A mass in Nancy’s honor will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St John Vianney Parish, 16100 115th Av SW. Vashon, WA.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at the Tacoma Yacht Club on Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 a.m. Tacoma Yacht Club is located at 5401 North Waterfront Drive, Tacoma, WA.

Floral remembrances can be sent for either service or donations in Nancy’s memory can be sent to the charity of your choice.

Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com.

Paid Obituary.